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Notice of Public Hearing
Thursday, November 5th
2009 at 5:30pm
and Thursday, November 19th at
5:30pm
District Headquarters
1231 Franz Street SE, Lacey, WA
98503
This notice is posted to
inform all members of the public and the District that the Board of Fire
Commissioners will be holding a Public Hearing to receive questions and
comments regarding the District's draft 2010 Budget.
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On the evening of July
8th, 2009, an emergency call was received that a Fort Lewis soldier had become
suspended over 100' up in a tree while participating in a paratrooper training
exercise. Thurston County Special Operations Rescue Team (SORT) members Captain
Jon Winkelman (McLane Fire and Life Rescue) and Firefighter Scott Santhuff
(Lacey Fire District 3) responded to the call with Lacey Fire District's Ladder
Truck 31 and firefighters FF Dustin Hulbrock and Mike Perry assisting. During
the ensuing four-hour rescue, FF Santhuff and Captain Winkelman and their crews
used their tree rescue training to safely and successfully return the
paratrooper to the ground.
This
type of rescue and service would not have been possible without the initiative
and personal commitment of fire district members willing to spend hundreds of
hours learning the complexities of rope rescue and the support of the Thurston
County SORT. FF Santhuff has personally committed over 200 hours of his time
developing and conducting rope rescue training, just one example of the level
of personal commitment that our firefighters make to become an asset to our
community.
We would like to thank
and recognize FF Santhuff, Captain Winkelman and the Thurston County SORT for
making this a successful rescue and for their continued interest in protecting
our citizens and making a positive difference.
Paratrooper
Rescue in the words of Firefighter Scott Santhuff.
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| Original Post Date:
6/10/09 |
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Have you ever
wondered what goes on in a fire station? Feel free to stop by one of our
stations and have District firefighters show you! It's an opportunity to take a
look at the big red trucks up close, and see where the firefighters live and
work while they are on duty. And while you're here, don't forget to take a
picture or two!
For group tours and
to ensure availability, please call 491-2410 during business hours to schedule
a tour. Tours are available during daylight hours.
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| Original Post Date:
6/10/09 |
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The District
recently unveiled an updated Aid Unit that was refurbished by Braun Northwest
in Chehalis. By removing the patient compartment from a surplus medic van that
the District received from Medic One back in 2004 and placing it on a new
chassis, the District was able to save over $50,000 compared to the cost of
buying a new unit.
This unit is the
only one of its kind in the county that is equipped to handle special needs
patients that exceed the size or weight capacities of standard transport units.
"Special Needs Patient Services" are provided not only to District 3 and City
of Lacey residents but are also offered to the other fire/EMS agencies within
Thurston County through a reimbursement agreement with Medic One.
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| Original Post Date:
6/10/09 |
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At the Annual
Recognition Banquet held recently, the District awarded "Firefighter of the
Year" to A-Shift Firefighter/EMT Neil Towers. Firefighter Towers has shown true
professionalism and dedication to the District, the community, and his team
members. Neil implemented and improved the "Vial of Life" program that District personnel and local
health care providers utilize to access pertinent patient medical history.
In addition, he was instrumental in
improving firefighter safety through the addition of a compartment in the cab
of the fire engines to safely store EMS equipment and supplies. Firefighter
Towers consistently shows great concern for those we serve, often going beyond
the call of the immediate emergency by providing follow-up assistance to
affected families. Congratulations Neil. You are truly one of our Everyday
Heroes.
Click here for complete list of
awards.
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| Original Post Date: 6/9/09 |
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Lacey Fire District 3
recently celebrated the graduation of Firefighter Preston Wallace from the
Tacoma Fire Department's Paramedic Class of 2009. Preston is the first fire
district Emergency Medical Technician to complete this intensive year-long
training program since the partnership between LFD3 and TFD was developed. The
course involves well over a thousand hours of classroom lectures, hands-on
practice stations, and field rotations through various hospital, community, and
fire department clinical training sites.
Preston joined the fire district in 1999 as a volunteer
firefighter and was hired into a full-time career position in 2005. Now that he
has completed the paramedic training course, he will return to C Shift where he
will complete the required testing and skill performance criteria to become
certified to practice as a paramedic within Thurston County. We are all very
proud of his tremendous accomplishment!
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| Original Post Date:
5/19/09 |
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We were granted a rare
opportunity on Friday to exchange handshakes and hugs with a young man whose
life was truly saved by the rapid and professional response of some of our team
members. Phillip is a playful and energetic 9 year old who suffered a sudden
cardiac arrest on his school's playground on April 29th. After spending a week
in the hospital and receiving an implanted defibrillator, Phillip and his
parents were anxious to have the opportunity to meet and thank those who took
such excellent care of him.
The
team included Truck 31 with Lt. Pearsall and FF/EMTs Paulsen and Barney, Medic
3 with Lt. Lutz and FF/PM Kollar, Battalion 3 with B/C Crimmins, and assistance
from Angela and Bryan on Ambulance 3. We want to add our thanks and admiration
to those offered by Phillip's family and the representatives from his school
for a job well done!
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| Original Post Date:
4/30/09 |
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Child Car Seat Inspection and Open House
Saturday, May
16th, 10am to 4pm
Headquarters Station 31
1231 Franz St SE Lacey
Presented in conjunction with
Thurston County Sheriff's Office and
Thurston County Safe
Kids.
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| Original Post Date:
4/30/09 |
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